Thunderbird V6-232 3.8L SC (1989)
Shift Indicator: All Technical Service Bulletins
A/T - PRNDL Bulb Socket Melted
LAMP-TRANSMISSION PRNDL BULB SOCKET MELTED-VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 5/13/89
TRANSMISSION-PRNDL LIGHT BULB SOCKET MELTED-VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 5/13/89
Article No. 89-13-9
FORD:
1989 THUNDERBIRD
LINCOLN-MERCURY: 1989 COUGAR
ISSUE:
Heat from the transmission "PRNDL" light bulb may soften and melt the plastic bulb socket. This is caused by the two (2) candlepower
bulb.
ACTION:
Install a new bulb and socket assembly. The new assembly has a one (1) candlepower bulb which will operate cooler. Refer to the 1989
Thunderbird /Cougar Shop Manual, Section 17-02 for service details.
NOTE:
THE NEW BULB AND SOCKET ASSEMBLY ALSO HAS A LIGHTER GREEN FILTER SO THE LESS BRIGHT BULB WILL STILL
SUPPLY THE CORRECT GREEN COLOR AND INTENSITY.
PART NUMBER
PART NAME
CLASS
E9SZ-15A808-C
Bulb and Socket Assembly
C
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: None
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Basic Warranty Coverage
OPERATION DESCRIPTION
TIME
891309A
Install Bulb & Socket
0.5 Hr.
DEALER CODING
BASIC PART NO. CONDITION CODE
15A808
46
OASIS CODES:
2100, 2150